挪挪 (nuó nuó) — to move slightly, to shift a bit

Definition

Reduplicated 挪 (move), meaning a small, gentle shift — often of one's body or furniture to make room. Unlike a full move, it implies just a little adjustment.

verb
to move slightlyto shift a bit

Examples

  • 挪挪
    Qǐng bǎ yǐ zi nuó nuó.
    Please move the chair a bit.
  • 挪挪
    Tā nuó nuó shēn zi, gěi wǒ ràng le gè zuò.
    He shifted his body and gave me a seat.
  • 挪挪
    Nǐ nuó nuó zhuō zi, wǒ fàng yí xià dōng xī.
    You move the table a bit, I'll put something down.

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